S1E14: Are Automation and Digitalization the Future of Supply Chain?

Joined by UT supply chain professor and information systems expert Randy Bradley, co-hosts Ted Stank and Thomas Goldsby discuss filling supply chain gaps and creating efficiency with automation, liberating data with insights, and the benefits of digitalization and digitization. Ted and Tom also discuss consumer spending, demand shaping, product shortages, and FedEx's announcement that it would fall short of its income numbers for the quarter.Related Links:CSCMP Edge ConferenceMeet Mike Burnette and learn about "Winning Supply Chain Leadership Best Practices" with Thomas Goldsby, Daniel Meyers, and Dave HoytGermany EMBA-GSC RPLearn More about our Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain Residence PeriodsConsumer Spending - WVLT Interview with Co-Host Thomas GoldsbyListen the episode with a discussion about a potential recession and current inflation with UT Knoxville Professor Marianne WanamakerFord blue oval logo shortage informationDetails on the butter shortage FedEx reports first quarter results and cost savings planRandy Bradley’s research on digitization and digitalizationGSCI Blockchain ResearchGame Changing Trends in Supply ChainDemand/Supply Integration Best Practices ResearchWearables in the Warehouse ArticleText the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!